What is the difference between a republic and a monarchy?
A monarchy is a form of government in which a single person, the monarch, rules a country or territory. The monarch is usually chosen by birthright and has the power to make decisions about the country's laws and policies. In a monarchy, the monarch is usually considered to be the head and government, but in some cases, the monarch may also have religious authority. In many countries, the monarch is also the head of the armed forces, and may be called a "general" or "admiral". Monarchies can be inherited or elected, and can be either constitutional or absolute.